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<h2 style="color:#9a8348;">Travel through the Loire Valley and discover the chateaux, the gardens, the wines, play golf or participate to a France wine tours or a cooking lesson with a master chef. For your seminars or business meetings, we have selected for you chateaux, hotels and prestigious caterers. Turn your operation into an exceptional event.</h2>
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<h1>Deluxe France wine tours</h1>
<h2><a href="print-hunting.htm">Hunting and wine tour</a></h2>
<strong>Discovery of the Loire wines, and deer hunting training at Chambord.</strong><br>
<strong>Other hunting programmes are available in Sologne: duck, pheasant, partridge, deer, and wild boar.</strong><br>
Luxury accommodations and dinner in a 4* Chateau Hotel (Relais et Chateaux) located in the heart of the Chinon vineyard.<br>
Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau.<br>
You taste some Bourgueil wines in a winery : Domain de la Lande.<br>
You get to taste Chinon wines in another winery : Domain de la Noblaie, red wines.<br>
Vouvray wine-tasting in a winery, Domain Marc Brédif<br>
We introduce you to the domain of Chambord, the animal reserve, and the deer : surprising tour of the Chateau and of the Hunting Museum.<br>
A forest warden takes each of you individually on the domain to observe deer behaviours : analysis of footprints and damages on the environment.<br>
<h2><a href="print-fishing.htm">Fishing</a></h2>
The Loire Valley has many river, streams, and ponds where fishing addicts will catch a vast diversity of fish: pikes, eels, silurids, carps, etc.<br>
We offer you to go on board with a Loire River connoisseur, for a unique fishing experience of one or several days. <br>
We can also offer you wonderful fishing moments by a Sologne pond.<br>
<h2><a href="print-french.htm">Wine tour and chateaux</a></h2>
Pascal Mineau presents you the best domains and helps you assemble a fine cellar of Loire Valley wines.<br>
A wine and gastronomy programme, a taste of the "art de vivre" in the Loire Valley.<br>
Visit the vineyard and taste some Sancerre of the Domain de la Poussie. <br>
You get a taste of the famous Chavignol goat cheese.<br>
We visit the winery of the Chateau du Nozet, the best Pouilly Fumé in the world (Pouilly de la Doucette and Baron de L.)<br>
Tasting of Cheverny and Cour Cheverny wines at the Domain de Montcy.<br>
visit the nicest Vouvray cellar, Domain Marc Brédif<br>
Go to Chinon, at the Domain de La Noblaie. You visit the vineyard, and try some of the finest Chinon wines<br>
Spend the night in this magnificent hotel in the heart of the Chinon vineyard.<br>
You continue your initiation to the Loire Valley wines with a tasting of Bourgueil. The Domain de la Lande welcomes us for the last tasting of red wines.<br>
We head back towards Paris to end the trip in a 4* hotel located in the fashion district, a stone's throw from the Louvre Museum. If you are lovers of sweet wines, we can organize
a tasting of Coteau du Layon wines before dinner.<br>
<h2><a href="print-events.htm">Gardens and wine tour</a></h2>
Gardens of the Loire Valley<br>
Visit the royal town of Blois and its rose garden, in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Chateau of Beauregard and its twelve exuberant floral gardens.<br>
Go to Chateau de la Chatonnière near Azay-le-Rideau then visit the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. The archetypical chateau of the Loire Valley, Azay-le-Rideau is a perfect combination of medieval traditions and classical Italian innovations.<br>
Go to Chateau of Villandry. With an outstanding architecture, Villandry is also renowned for its exceptional terrace gardens.<br>
Discover the Pagoda of Chanteloup, this famous Pagoda of an Anglo Chinese style was the crowning achievement of the Duke of Choiseul<br>
Visit the Chateau of Amboise, the most Italian chateau of the Loire Valley. There, also rests Leonardo da Vinci in the St Hubert Chapel.<br>
Go to the Priory of Orchaise: the roman bell tower is surrounded by 2,200 different trees brought back from all over the world by a traveller.<br>
Visit the landscaped garden designed by Henri Duchêne, and the Chateau overlooking the Loire Valley. The view from the patio is exceptional.<br>
Lunch is at the "Grand Velum", the outdoor restaurant of the International Festival of Parks and Gardens.<br>
In this place of inspiration and creativity, a guide presents you the International Festival of Parks and Gardens.<br>
To relax after such a busy day, Pascal proposes a wine tasting of Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgueil, and Coteau du Layon.<br>
Visit of Chartres Cathedral, famous all over the world for its stained-glass windows.<br>
The afternoon is dedicated to the guided tour of the gardens of the Chateau of Versailles.<br>
<h2><a href="print-clubs.htm">Itineraries for clubs</a></h2>
Lovers of motorbikes and cars, both recent and antique, with friends or other club members, enjoy a special Loire Valley programme with or without a guide.<br>
The itinerary is tailor-made with all accommodations booked in advance, and a list of unique sites to visit (manors, wineries, etc). All you have to do is to enjoy the ride in a charming
countryside.<br>
A large choice of itineraries is available, tailor-made in accordance to your personal wishes.<br>
<h2><a href="print-individuals-loire_valley_paris.htm">Loire Valley / Paris</a></h2>
Culture and history in the Loire Valley and in Paris.<br>
Visit Chateau of Blois, Chateau of Chambord, Chateau of Cheverny, Chateaux of Chaumont and Amboise, Chateau of Chenonceau and Chateau of Villandry.<br>
Luxury accomodation and dinner in a 4* chateau hotel with golf.<br>
Go to the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud which has been entirely restored.<br>
After a busy day we go to Chinon where you can tour the wineries and taste some wine.<br>
Visit Cathedral of Chartres, Chateau of Versailles.<br>
For your afternoon in Paris, we recommend you the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower.<br>
<h2><a href="print-individuals-hotairballoon.htm">Hot air balloon and wine tour</a></h2>
A view of the Loire Valley from the sky.<br>
Get a view of the Loire Valley from a hot air balloon.<br>
Visit Chateaus of Amboise and Chaumont sur Loire.<br>
Tasting Loire Valley wines (Cheverny, Vouvray, Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé, Chinon, and Bourgueil).<br>
Visit the Chateau of Chambord, the most fascinating of the Loire chateaux.<br>
Lunch is booked in a traditional French restaurant in Blois.<br>
<h2><a href="print-unspoiled_loire.htm">The unspoiled Loire</a></h2>
The Loire River seen from the sky and drifting along its current.<br>
You visit the Chateau of Blois where Francois 1er used to live.<br>
In Chaumont sur Loire, you board a "gabare" - an authentic boat of the Loire Navy - for a guided tour of the unspoiled Loire River.<br>
We visit the Chateau of Chambord.<br>
We take you to the Domain de Montcy to taste Cheverny wines.<br>
You board a hot air balloon for a glimpse of the Loire Valley from the sky.<br>
You visit the Chateau of Chaumont sur Loire.<br>
A guide shows you the International Festival of Parks and Gardens.<br>
To end the trip on a relaxing note, Pascal Mineau welcomes you at La Jacquière for a tasting of traditional regional food and wines : Bourgueil, Chinon, Vouvray, Sancerre, and Pouilly Fumé.<br>
<h2><a href="print-tasting.htm">Loire wine tasting</a></h2>
Assemble a fine cellar of Loire Valley wines.<br>
Accommodation in a charming 3* hotel by the Loire River, and a stone's throw from Sancerre.<br>
Visit of the Sancerre vineyard, the Domain de la Poussie welcomes us for a wine tasting.<br>
The Chateau du Nozet will give you a tour of their winery and vineyard. This Domain produces Pouilly Fumé de la Doucette and Pouilly Fumé du Baron de L, renowned among lovers of great wines.<br>
A guided tour of the Domain Marc Brédif, the best Vouvray winery where you taste dry, medium dry, sweet, and sparkling wines. <br>
A last tasting is essential in order to perfect your discovery of Loire Valley wines : Cheverny, Cour Cheverny, Chinon, Bourgueil, and Coteau du Layon.<br>
<h2><a href="print-individuals-golf.htm">Golf </a></h2>
Short break with a Golf and Wine Tasting package.<br>
Dinner and accommodation in a 4* chateau hotel with an 18 holes Golf course.<br>
The 18 holes golf course is included in the package.<br>
We offer you a tasting of red and white wines in authentic cellars of the Loire Valley. We have selected Vouvray, Chinon, and Bourgueil wines for their quality.<br>
Visit of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. Richard the Lionheart and the Plantagenet Queen Eleanor rest there, in the biggest monastery of the Western world.<br>
Visit of the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, as well as the gardens of the Chateau of Villandry.<br>
Relax while tasting Loire Valley wines (Cheverny, Vouvray, Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé, Chinon, and Bourgueil).<br>
We go to visit the Chateau of Chambord, the most fascinating of the Loire Chateaux.<br>
Lunch is booked in a traditional French restaurant in Blois.<br>
We visit the Chateau of Blois and the old town.<br>
<h2><a href="print-individuals-rent.htm">chateaus for rent</a></h2>
Special occasions require special places.<br>
You want to organize a birthday, a wedding, or a reception. Loire Valley Prestige puts at your disposal magnificent rooms in magnificent sites, such as Chambord, Azay-le-Rideau, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, or the Chateau of the Seven Towers.<br>
<h2><a href="print-honeymoon.htm">Honeymoon</a></h2>
Wedding and honeymoon.<br>
During the transportation to the Loire Valley in a luxury van, a tasting of Vouvray wine is our welcome gift to you.<br>
Candlelit dinner.<br>
Tour in the Loire Valley from Sancerre to the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. Wine tasting: Sancerre, Pouilly, Vouvray, Chinon, and Bourgueil. Visit of the most prestigious Loire Valley chateaux: Chambord, Chaumont, Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau ...<br>
Tour of Blois in a carriage, cruise on the Loire River on an authentic boat of the Loire Navy or tour in a hot air balloon or helicopter, golf course, etc.<br>
Possibility to celebrate the wedding at the Abbey of Pontlevoy. Its chapel is simply admirable and very romantic. <br>
We can also book accommodation, and entrance to some of the most magnificent monuments in Paris - the Louvre Museum, the Chateau of Versailles, etc.<br>
The 4* hotel is located in the centre of Paris near the fashion district and a stone's throw from the Champs Elysées. It has a swimming-pool and fitness centre. <br>
Paris and France in general are one of the most romantic destinations in the world.<br>
<h1>Seminars / Tours</h1>
Business trips, seminars, need to emulate your partners, and build customer loyalty... Val de Loire Prestige can help you create a variety of exceptional events.<br>
Many chateaux or manors are at your disposal for exclusive thematic entertainment programs, golf, wine tasting, etc.<br>
We provide personalized packages according to your activity and goals.<br>
<h2><a href="print-corporations-loire_valley_paris.htm">Loire Valley / Paris</a></h2>
Work and entertainment in Paris or in the Loire Valley.<br>
The meeting point is a 4* hotel in the centre of Paris, on Rivoli Street in front of the Louvre Museum.<br>
Loire Valley Prestige guarantees peace and quietness in the heart of the capital.<br>
A conference room is at your disposal for the day.<br>
After this first working day you can relax in the hotel fitness centre or swimming-pool.<br>
Your chauffeur drives you to Chinon and Bourgueil for two wine tastings.<br>
In Bourgueil, the Domain de la Lande welcomes you with tannic wines.<br>
In Chinon, at the Domain de La Noblaie, you taste refined wines that get even finer when aged.<br>
All the wine makers who are partners of Loire Valley Prestige were selected for the high quality of their products. Loire Valley Prestige's experience in this field is still unrivalled.<br>
An optional aperitif is also possible at the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, that can be booked for the exclusive use of your corporation.<br>
<h2><a href="print-chaumont.htm">Chaumont sur Loire</a></h2>
Place of inspiration and creativity.
We are pleased to share with you our partnership with the Chateau of Chaumont sur Loire and the International Festival of Parks and Garden.<br>
A conference room is at your disposal for the afternoon in the prestigious park of the Chateau of Chaumont.<br>
In collaboration with the International Festival of Parks and Gardens, we offer you an art animation for your enjoyment.<br>
Lunch at the restaurant of the International Festival of Parks and Gardens or a buffet in the conference room.<br>
You get a guided tour of the International Festival of Parks and Gardens or we take you for a tour of painters or sculptors'workshops.<br>
Through an oenological game, the taste of the flavourful complexity of the Loire Valley wines awakes your senses.<br>
We take you to Nancay to see the Capazza Art Gallery.<br>
This gallery is world-wide famous: an exhibit of the works of over 70 painters, sculptors, photographers, goldsmiths, and jewellers, that are often shown in Paris, New York, and Chicago.<br>
<h2><a href="print-corporations-golf.htm">Golf</a></h2>
Work and entertainment in the Loire Valley: the golf option. <br>
We can include the tasting of a large variety of local wines (Pouilly Fumé, Sancerre, Cheverny, Vouvray, Cour Cheverny, Chinon, Bourgueil, and Coteau du Layon).<br>
A chauffeur drives you in a luxury van to your 4* chateau hotel with an 18 holes golf course.<br>
A conference room is at your disposal for the afternoon.<br>
You can relax on the 18 holes golf course.<br>
We go to Chinon for a tasting of wines selected for their quality. Then we go to Villandry for a private tour of the gardens. We have organized a cocktail party for you and your colleagues
on the terrace of the Chateau that overlooks the gardens and the Loire river.<br>
<h2><a href="print-corporations-hotairballoon.htm">Hot air balloon</a></h2>
Work and entertainment in the Loire Valley.<br>
We can include the tasting of a large variety of local wines (Pouilly Fumé, Sancerre, Cheverny, Cour Cheverny, Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgueil, and Coteau du Layon).<br>
We go to your 4* château hotel that was built in the 14th century under Charles VII. <br>
A conference room is at your disposal for the afternoon.<br>
We offer you to relax flying over the Loire Valley in a hot air balloon or a helicopter, depending on the weather.<br>
We have planned a wine tasting in Vouvray. The Domain was selected for being pioneer in the elaboration of the sparkling Vouvray.<br>
We take you to Amboise: the Chateau is at your exclusive disposal for a cocktail party in the Fleur-de-Lis room.<br>
<h2><a href="print-seminars.htm">Team-building seminars </a></h2>
Work and entertainment in the Loire Valley.<br>
Team-building programme: 4x4, treasure hunt on land or in helicopter.<br>
We can include the tasting of a large variety of local wines (Pouilly Fumé, Sancerre, Cheverny, Vouvray, Cour Cheverny, Chinon, Bourgueil, and Coteau du Layon).<br>
A conference room is at your disposal for the afternoon.<br>
The afternoon is dedicated to team-building activities.<br>
You get a 4x4 course with trainers, a new generation kart circuit, 4-wheelers in a 24 hectare park, cross-cars, and jet-skis or a treasure hunt in the park of the chateau hotel or a treasure hunt in a helicopter.<br>
We go to taste locally produced wines from Cheverny and Cour Cheverny in a very renowned domain.<br>
<h1>Ambassadorship</h1>
You want to offer an unforgettable break to your best customers, thank your partners, or emulate your employees and boost your firm...<br>
Loire Valley Prestige can offer you tailor-made programmes that suit your goals. We put at your disposal a first class "ambassador" who accompanies your guests and takes care of them in your name and place. He brings them to astonishing places - small and larger vineyard, chateaux with character, parks and gardens..., all symbols of the economic development of our Region Centre.<br>
<h2><a href="print-vip.htm">VIP</a> </h2>
To host in your name your foreign customers and VIPs.<br>
Loire Valley Prestige guarantees that your guests will be entirely taken care of. <br>
In the name of your corporation, and in complete agreement with your goals, Pascal Mineau or one of his partners becomes a first class courier to show the Loire Valley and Paris to
your French and foreign guests.<br>
They have private access to the most beautiful sites : chateaux, manors, vineyards, and major Parisian attractions. <br>
<h2><a href="print-conferences.htm">Conferences </a></h2>
You organize conferences and conventions, and you wish to build customer loyalty and raise the motivation level of your visitors and conventioneers. You can offer them an "a la carte" programme specially designed for conferences and conventions. <br>
Loire Valley Prestige provides tailor-made packages, either during the conference or for a weekend afterwards.<br>
The Loire Valley Prestige team takes care of your visitors and introduces them to the typical sites and gastronomy of the Loire Valley and Paris.<br>
<h2><a href="print-corporations-rent.htm">Sites for rent</a></h2>
Loire Valley Prestige puts at your disposal, for rent, sites with character for your meetings and seminars, or to host your guests. <br>
For a weekend, a week, or a month, rent a chateau, manor, abbey, or a charming B&B... you are welcome in authentic and unique places to have the most memorable experience in the heart of the Loire Valley.<br>
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